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LBP-immunotherapy could benefit oncology patients
New data for a microbiome-based therapeutic together with an immune checkpoint inhibitor has shown “encouraging clinical benefits” in advanced cancers.
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Two novel biosimilars approved in EU and US
The first omalizumab biosimilar in allergic diseases is approved by the European Commission and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has authorised the fifty third biosimilar in the US.
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EPR Podcast 25 – FAIR Data in Pharma – Giovanni Nisato, Pistoia Alliance
In this podcast, Giovanni Nisato, Project Manager at the Pistoia Alliance discusses data integrity and the progress towards implementation of FAIR data principles in the pharmaceutical industry.
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Harnessing small molecules to treat chronic inflammatory diseases
Dr Sheldon Sloan, MBE, Chief Medical Officer, Abivax, shares why the company’s microRNA small molecule treatment could provide long-term efficacy for ulcerative colitis patients, as well as the outlook for using small molecule-based drugs in autoimmune and chronic diseases.
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Lignin-based drug delivery system may improve chemotherapeutics
A sustainable drug delivery method based on the biopolymer lignin could offer applications in anti-cancer therapies, research suggests.
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Improving stem cell transplantation success in high-risk blood cancers
The new medicine is expected to enable over 99 percent of people from a wide range of racial/ethnic groups to find a donor, research says.
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New Phase III data for hidradenitis suppurativa biologic released
The IL-17A and IL–17F inhibitor demonstrated positive efficacy and safety in adults with moderate-to-severe hidradenitis suppurativa, new data shows.
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Sanofi releases new data for innovative oral asthma treatment
New findings from a Sanofi trial highlight promise for the potential first advanced oral treatment for moderate-to-severe asthma.
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Progressing personalised cell therapies in oncology
Dr Imran Khan, PhD, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Hematology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine discusses the major benefits and current challenges of CAR-T cell therapies, as well as the potential of the company’s novel BCMA-targeted treatment for multiple myeloma.
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European Commission grants first-of-a-kind biosimilar approval
The approval means Sandoz’s Wyost® and Jubbonti® are the first biosimilars of denosumab authorised in Europe.
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MSD collaboration to drive development of solid tumour combination therapy
The EGFR immune engager in combination with pembrolizumab is expected to be administered to the first patients in late 2024.
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Novel biologic could offer ulcerative colitis symptomatic remission
Johnson & Johnson’s selective IL-23 inhibitor demonstrated clinically meaningful improvements compared to placebo in ulcerative colitis, new study data shows.
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UK clinical trial regulation may support haemophilia treatment access
The new Notification scheme by the MHRA helps to reduce the time it takes for the lowest-risk clinical trials to commence, while maintaining patient safety.
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EMA recommends suspension of hydroxyprogesterone caproate medicines
The recommendation comes after studies raised possible safety concern and found 17-OHPC is not effective in preventing premature birth.
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Ensuring sterility of a novel anti-VEGF bispecific antibody
Safety of the compounded biologic was confirmed following 28-day storage in two different polypropylene syringe types, research shows.
